Entity: Department of Education

American Oversight received three no records responses from the Department of Education OCIO (Office of the Chief Information Officer) stated that it had no records of any payments to DeVos-related hotels. American Oversight asked for records of payments to the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI or the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI.

American Oversight filed a lawsuit on behalf of The National Student Legal Defense Network (NSLDN), who sued ED to obtain communications regarding the administration’s attempt to block states from using consumer protection laws to crack down on abuses by student loan servicers.

American Oversight filed a lawsuit on behalf of The National Student Legal Defense Network (NSLDN), who sued ED to obtain communications regarding the administration’s attempt to block states from using consumer protection laws to crack down on abuses by student loan servicers.

FOIA to ED regarding the search for attorneys to work on the investigation into Harvard's affirmative action policies. This is a follow-up FOIA in response to DOJ's decision to investigate affirmative action policies.

FOIA to ED seeking communications between all schedulers and advance team personnel for Secretary Betsy DeVos, or other personnel with such scheduling or advance responsibilities and any external entities or individuals, as well as government officials in FL and NY. This FOIA is seeking records to shed light on the priorities of high-ranking government officials within the agency.

FOIA to multiple agencies seeking to shed light on whether or not Michael Cohen or any of his associates have influenced federal activities, including whether they have received special treatment for their high-paying clients. American Oversight is seeking communications between any appointee and the following: Michael Cohen, Essential Consultants, Corey Lewandowski, Jason Osborne, Mike Rubino, Barry Bennett, Turnberry Solutions LLC, and Avenue Strategies.